Product Detail
Ibanez proudly expands its successful AZ series with the AZES or AZ Essentials line. This series is designed to bring the great tone, versatility, and playability to beginner and intermediate guitarists. The AZ Essentials guitars come with unique features like a Mono - unit output jack, a 250mm fingerboard radius, and Comfort round bridge saddles, making learning guitar easy and fun.
Ibanez builds guitars for all levels, from beginners to experts. No matter the price, it always offers top - notch sound, style, and playability. The Standard series has all the well - known Ibanez features, such as fast necks, floating trems, and high - octane distortion, accessible to most players.
SPECS:
Neck type: AZES / Maple neck. The maple neck provides stability and bright tones.
Top/back/body: Poplar body, which gives a well - balanced and thick tone.
Fretboard: Jatoba fretboard with white dot inlay. Jatoba has a reddish - brown color and rich mid - range with a crisp high end.
Fret: Medium frets for more accurate notes.
Number of frets: 22
Bridge: T106 bridge with Comfort round Steel saddles, offering wide height adjustment and better playing comfort.
String space: 10.5mm
Neck pickup: Essentials (S) neck pickup Passive/Ceramic
Middle pickup: Essentials (S) middle pickup Passive/Ceramic
Bridge pickup: Accord (H) bridge pickup Passive/Ceramic
Factory tuning: 1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E
Strings: D'Addario® EXL110 with gauge .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046
Hardware color: Chrome
Features:
- Ibanez machineheads w/ Split - shaft: Die - cast housings protect from dust and make tuning easy, and the split - shaft simplifies string changing.
- 25 - inch scale: Ideal for children and small - statured players, and allows for growth as a guitarist.
- 250mm fretboard radius: A perfect middle ground for first - time players, ensuring correct note - playing and comfort.
- Mono - unit output jack: Made of solid material to prevent contact failure and disconnection.
- All Access Neck Joint: Enhances playability at high frets.
- Essentials / Accord S - S - H pickups: Provide balanced tones and versatility for different music styles.
- T106 tremolo w/ Comfort round Steel saddles: Less stress on the strumming hand.
- dyna - MIX9 switching system with Alter Switch: Offers nine sound variations and easy switching between humbucker and single - coil modes.
Additional Information: PLU: AZES40MGR
Using Your Ibanez AZES40MGR Electric Guitar:
First, make sure your guitar is properly tuned. You can use a tuner to set the strings to the factory tuning of 1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E. Once tuned, start strumming or playing single notes. You can use the dyna - MIX9 switching system to explore different sound variations. Flick the Alter Switch to change between humbucker and single - coil modes.
Note:
- When changing strings, be careful with the Ibanez machineheads w/ Split - shaft. They are designed to make string changing easy, but still handle them gently.
- Avoid exposing the guitar to extreme temperatures and humidity, as this can damage the wood and electronics.
Maintenance:
- Clean the fretboard regularly with a soft cloth to remove dirt and sweat. You can use a little fretboard cleaner if needed.
- Wipe down the body of the guitar after each use to keep it looking good.
- Check the screws on the bridge and other parts from time to time to make sure they are tight. If you notice any loose parts, have them fixed by a professional.
